AEL Limassol squad restructuring for the 2026-2027 season

AEL Limassol is currently undergoing a significant squad overhaul for the 2026-2027 season under the guidance of coach Hugo Martins. The club has officially announced the signings of goalkeeper Stefanos Kapino and midfielder Giorgos Papageorgiou, both on contracts running until 2028. Additionally, the signing of Yannick Gomis is considered a near-certainty, while negotiations for Hamza Catakovic continue. The technical staff is prioritizing the recruitment of experienced players for the number 8 and 10 positions to improve offensive creativity. Several players, including Makris and Papafotis, are reportedly not part of the current plans. The club aims to increase its budget slightly compared to last year to build a more competitive team. While Felipe Soares has been linked to the club, officials have not confirmed his transfer. The total number of new arrivals is expected to reach 12 players as the team looks to recover from a poor previous season.